Solar PV developer Atlas Renewable Energy has secured US$510 million in financing for a solar-plus-storage project in Antofagasta, Chile.
Crucially, the shift in investor sentiment (signalled by recently banked projects) and the availability of competitive financing options, including blended finance through international climate partnerships involving a wide
Ultimately, the combination of greater flexibility and lower risks for renewable energy projects could help make storage, whether standalone or co-located, a more lucrative investment opportunity
financing Subsidies and new business models from the capital market to finance the solar energy transition are the focus of this topic. Investors and banking experts in particular will find what
The government of Indonesia has launched a programme that aims to build 100GW of solar PV and 320GWh BESS in the coming years.
This study aims to analyze barriers to clean energy financing with a focus on utility-scale solar and wind energy projects in select countries of Asia, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, The
Romania has reopened a competitive solicitation for battery storage for the grid integration of renewable energy, seeking "at least" 480MWh.
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration''s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) today announced the closing of a $289.7 million loan guarantee to Sunwealth
Indonesia has moved to ease local content requirements for electricity infrastructure projects, including solar power plants, in a bid to attract more foreign capital and
See The IRA at a Year and a Half: IRS Guidance and Impact on the Energy Storage Industry. While lenders may need to undertake additional diligence before financing an energy storage project, the project finance
The capital supported over 1.6 GWac of U.S. battery storage projects since the solar real-estate investment fund expanded into energy storage less than two years ago.
To assess the impacts of these developments on investment and deal flow, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) surveyed companies that actively develop or finance U.S.
Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), a leading energy and environment think tank, has released two new studies on solar energy development and an
The first utility-scale solar + storage to replace peaker generation is in the pipeline Power sector: Solar PV + storage project Indonesia Power''s Hijaunesia "equity partner" auction:
Foreword As part of the U.S. Department of Energy''s (DOE''s) Energy Storage Grand Challenge (ESGC), DOE intends to synthesize and disseminate best-available energy storage data,
Accelerating the energy transition is important to bring Indonesia into this circle. Zainal Arifin, EVP of Renewable Energy, PT PLN, said that the combination of VREs and energy storage systems such as batteries
The solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage facility will be located in Riau Province. Once completed, it will provide "significant" green energy supply for domestic
In addition to this, Indonesia has eased restrictions on the import of solar modules, with a new policy allowing solar power projects to import equipment until June 2025,
State-owned utility PLN and Singapore-based Sembcorp will develop Indonesia''s first co-located solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) to power Ibu Kota
The difference is that energy storage projects have many more design and operational variables to incorporate, and the governing market rules that control these variables are still evolving.
By identifying and acting on the opportunities on the road to net zero, Indonesia could—with ten strategic initiatives—help ensure a secure, green, and sustainable future for itself and the world.
The 209 MWh Stendal battery energy storage project is expected to be fully operational by early 2026, one year before its seven-year tolling agreement comes into effect.
The United States and global energy storage markets have experienced rapid growth that is expected to continue. An estimated 387 gigawatts (GW) (or 1,143 gigawatt hours (GWh)) of new energy storage
Enlight Renewable Energy has secured US$773 million in debt financing for its Country Acres solar-plus-storage project in California.
The capital supported over 1.6 GWac of U.S. battery storage projects since the solar real-estate investment fund expanded into energy storage less than two years ago.
Advancements in energy storage, smart grids, and hybrid renewable systems are shaping the future of Indonesia''s energy landscape. For example, integrating battery storage with solar and wind projects is expected
The Hijaunesia 2023 project is a form of support for the Government for an agreement with G20 member countries to encourage energy transition in Indonesia through the mapping of
Image: Clearway Energy Group. Renewables developer Clearway Energy Group has closed a US$550 million financing facility for a 140MW solar-plus-storage project in California.
Redox Flow Battery (RFB) global deployment history and present barrier Redox flow battery energy storage systems (RFB-BESS) have been deployed worldwide since their
Renewable energy has moved to the mainstream.This article was original published in Project Finance International in December 2017. Renewable energy has moved to the mainstream.